Pankaj Ram, MD
NPI 1679539837 · Nephrology Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pankaj Ram, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1679539837).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679539837
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A30106 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,636 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 172 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 99 | $9 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 74 | $350 |
| Red Blood Count Automated, With Additional Calculations85046 | 71 | $5 |
| Ferritin (blood Protein) Level82728 | 69 | $13 |
| Folic Acid Level, Serum82746 | 69 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 143 | — |
| Allopurinol | 107 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 88 | 38 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 76 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 60 | 20 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 42 | 16 |
| Patiromer Calcium Sorbitexbrand: Veltassa | 40 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$385 across 20 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2008-02-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pankaj Ram's NPI number?
- Pankaj Ram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679539837, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pankaj Ram's specialty?
- Pankaj Ram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pankaj Ram located?
- Pankaj Ram's practice location on file with NPPES is 1313 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-3306.
- What is Pankaj Ram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pankaj Ram is (559) 320-0701.
- Does Pankaj Ram accept Medicare?
- Pankaj Ram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pankaj Ram's NPI active?
- Yes — Pankaj Ram's NPI (1679539837) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.